Living

Words Jackie LaPlante A friend once said she couldn’t trust anyone who didn’t read fiction. When I asked why, her response was that fiction teaches us how to live. Meeting a character can remind us what others face. John Boyne’s The Elements asks the reader to consider crime from four perspectives: the enabler, the accomplice, [...]

Words Tasleem Jessani, Mango Tango Interiors & Simplified Living Solutions Creating a folder or file for important life documents is essential for everyone to ensure that crucial information and documents are organized and easily accessible when needed. Here's a list of documents and information that should be included in such a folder: 1. Identification Documents

Words Ministry Of Health People in B.C. are encouraged to protect themselves, their loved ones and their communities from influenza, COVID-19 and other viral respiratory illnesses, as the 2025-26 immunization campaign is underway. “The respiratory virus season typically starts in mid-to-late fall and with this, we need to keep ourselves and our loved ones protected,”

Words Cassidy Nunn Photo Nunn Other Photography A loud whoosh can be heard as Rob Young lights the flame of the forge which is perched on the back of his customized farrier’s truck. The propane hisses as he slides a straight piece of metal into the red hot flames. Soon this piece of metal will be

Words Dr. Marita Schauch, ND, Tall Tree Integrated Health Centre Ahh the holidays ... that beautiful blur of joy, family, and far too many cookies. While we might picture cozy socks, twinkly lights and calm evenings by the fire, the reality can feel a little less Silent Night and a little more stress overload. Stresses

Words Jackie LaPlante Photos Tanner's Books A Season for Spies Iona Whishaw If you haven’t yet fallen into Iona Whishaw’s Lane Winslow detective series, this prequel may be the place to start. As a translator in wartime England, Lane is doing her bit when, surprisingly, she is asked to participate in a secret mission in

Words Mabel Marin, Beacon Community Services Photos Janis Jean Choosing to thrift your holiday gifts isn’t just budget-friendly, it’s a meaningful way to support your community and the planet. Every purchase from Beacon’s thrift shops gives quality items a second life, reducing waste and keeping treasures out of the landfill. Even better, proceeds directly fund

Words Sherrin Griffin, Sidney Seniorcare This month I am turning the “Big 60” – a decade which heralds the entrance of seniordom, retirement and the “final chapter,” so to speak. I’m sure that some seniors reading this will think that I’m being melodramatic and maudlin, but I do think that this is the age when